Showing posts with label Quickies. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Quickies. Show all posts

Sunday, October 31, 2021

Halloween Countdown...Just One More

My sexy Halloween novella UNMASKING KELLY is in the Naughty Temptations: Collection Two. 

It also contains stories from Berengaria Brown, Katherine Kingston, and Nicole Austin


UNMASKING KELLY by N.J. Walters

It’s Halloween and a masquerade party is in full swing at Brannigan’s Pub. Waitress, Kelly Allen, has been in love with her boss—Liam Brannigan—almost from the first. Tonight, hiding behind her costume and mask, she can keep her identity a secret as she attempts to seduce him into one long, hot night of pleasure.


(Originally published as an Ellora's Cave Quickie)


Other stories in the collection: 
CHOCOLATE-COATED REUNION by Berengaria Brown
WALPURGIS NIGHT by Katherine Kingston
FIST ME by Berengaria Brown
CINDERELLA SCANDAL by Nicole Austin
SET ME ON FIRE by Berengaria Brown
UNMASKING KELLY by N.J. Walters
TONY’S TIARA by Berengaria Brown
THE LAKE BY MOONLIGHT by Katherine Kingston
TERRACOTTA WARRIORS by Berengaria Brown
DIRTY PRINCESS by Nicole Austin
PAIGE’S PASSION by Berengaria Brown
LADY’S MINSTREL by N.J. Walters
PERFECTLY PRESENTED by Berengaria Brown
SPONTANEOUS COMBUSTION by Nicole Austin
FIFTY SHADES OF VALENTINE’S DAY by Katherine Kingston
SAPPHO’S SISTERS by Berengaria Brown
ROYAL BRAT by Nicole Austin


Publisher’s Note: This is a collection of previously published stories.




Saturday, October 31, 2020

Halloween Countdown...Just One More

My sexy Halloween novella UNMASKING KELLY is in the Naughty Temptations: Collection Two. 

It also contains stories from Berengaria Brown, Katherine Kingston, and Nicole Austin


UNMASKING KELLY by N.J. Walters

It’s Halloween and a masquerade party is in full swing at Brannigan’s Pub. Waitress, Kelly Allen, has been in love with her boss—Liam Brannigan—almost from the first. Tonight, hiding behind her costume and mask, she can keep her identity a secret as she attempts to seduce him into one long, hot night of pleasure.


(Originally published as an Ellora's Cave Quickie)


Other stories in the collection: 
CHOCOLATE-COATED REUNION by Berengaria Brown
WALPURGIS NIGHT by Katherine Kingston
FIST ME by Berengaria Brown
CINDERELLA SCANDAL by Nicole Austin
SET ME ON FIRE by Berengaria Brown
UNMASKING KELLY by N.J. Walters
TONY’S TIARA by Berengaria Brown
THE LAKE BY MOONLIGHT by Katherine Kingston
TERRACOTTA WARRIORS by Berengaria Brown
DIRTY PRINCESS by Nicole Austin
PAIGE’S PASSION by Berengaria Brown
LADY’S MINSTREL by N.J. Walters
PERFECTLY PRESENTED by Berengaria Brown
SPONTANEOUS COMBUSTION by Nicole Austin
FIFTY SHADES OF VALENTINE’S DAY by Katherine Kingston
SAPPHO’S SISTERS by Berengaria Brown
ROYAL BRAT by Nicole Austin


Publisher’s Note: This is a collection of previously published stories.




Saturday, November 02, 2019

PRE-ORDER NAUGHTY TEMPTATIONS: COLLECTION TWO


Naughty Temptations: Collection TWO

The Naughty Literati is proud to announce our second BIG romance book of the year! It's releasing on November 19th!

PRE-ORDER now for only 99-cents for a limited time. Buy early and save!

This amazing anthology contains my two stories--Unmasking Kelly and Lady's Minstrel.

UNMASKING KELLY by N.J. Walters
It’s Halloween and a masquerade party is in full swing at Brannigan’s Pub. Waitress, Kelly Allen, has been in love with her boss—Liam Brannigan—almost from the first. Tonight, hiding behind her costume and mask, she can keep her identity a secret as she attempts to seduce him into one long, hot night of pleasure.

LADY’S MINSTREL by N.J. Walters
Barely a bride before her husband left on Crusade, Alicia now fears the king will order her to remarry or take the castle. The arrival of a mysterious hooded minstrel makes her wary. She’s shocked to discover he is no stranger. But her husband is not the man he was. Can their love be rekindled or is it gone forever?

Publisher’s Note: This is a collection of previously published stories.




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Thursday, December 04, 2014

A Christmas Quickie

We're all so busy this time of year. There are halls to be decked, food to be prepared and presents to buy. Then there are all the social obligations, Christmas pageants and the like to schedule in. There's not much time for reading.

But there's always time for a Quickie. No, not that kind of quickie. (Although that's not a bad idea either.) But a quick read. Something you can pick up and read in one sitting while you're relaxing after a hard day of work or shopping.
 
Right now, JESSAMYN'S CHRISTMAS GIFT is only 99 cents at Ellora's Cave and $1.24 at Amazon. Be sure to treat yourself this EC Christmas Quickie.



BLURB:

It's Christmas Eve and Jessamyn Parker waits by the fireside in her boyfriend's house. She expects him home any minute after being away for three months on business. Clad only in a slinky teddy and sprawled beneath the Christmas tree, she plans to surprise him. But instead of her boyfriend, a complete stranger surprises her.

Caleb Morgan is the new sheriff, and unbeknownst to her, he is also the new owner of the house. Jessamyn flees back to her own home, determined to forget not only her boyfriend's betrayal, but also the heated desire that Caleb has sparked within her.While Jessamyn is shocked by his appearance, Caleb is enthralled by her. But Jessamyn has had more than enough of men.

Now, one year later, it's Christmas time again, and Jessamyn is still swearing off men. But Caleb has other ideas. The only thing he wants for Christmas is the same thing he wanted last year and didn't quite get — Jessamyn Parker under his tree.

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Thursday, August 28, 2014

50th Ellora's Cave Book Contest--Day 8




*GIVEAWAY NOW CLOSED*


The winner of the Day 8 Giveaway is Fedora Chen. Congratulations. Please email me at njwalters22@yahoo.ca and let me know which one of my Quickies you'd like.


50th Ellora’s Cave Book Contest—Day 8

My 50th Ellora’s Cave book—Rescuing Rory—is being released on September 5th.  When my first book was released back in October 2004, I never imagined I’d reach this point. It’s time to celebrate!


Starting today, August 4th, I’ll be posting a contest on my BLOG each Monday and Thursday until September 4th.


Each day readers will be asked to share a link on their Facebook page or Twitter feed or whatever social media they prefer. Then just come back to the blog and leave a comment telling me where you shared it.


Each of the contest days will involve a different Ellora’s Cave series or grouping and I’ll be giving away 2 free Ebooks from whichever series or grouping is featured that day.


It’s that easy!


Day 8—Quickies


Today you’ll have the chance to win any EBook from Ellora’s Cave Quickies. (Two lucky winners!)

Just pick any one of the nine Quickies listed below, click on the link beneath it to go to either Ellora’s Cave or Amazon and then share that link on Facebook, Twitter or other social media of your choice.

Just come back and comment, telling me which book link you shared and where and you’re entered to win.

If you want to share more than one book, please feel free, but you only need to share one of them to be entered for a chance to win.


*You must be 18 years of age or older in order to be eligible to enter.*

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Sometimes you’re just in the mood for a Quickie—a satisfying read that you can get through quickly. Writing them is both challenging and fun. I want to give the reader a complete story while staying within the word limit.

I’ve written everything from contemporary, western, holiday, fantasy and historical. As a side note, three of the Quickies are actually a series about the Courage brothers, one of whom made a quick appearance in Unmasking Kelly.





DRAKON’S TREASURE

Eartha has spent the last five years as a slave. By day she labors in the fields and by night she is forced to share Hameon of Gradoc's bed. But Eartha bides her time and when an opportunity comes for her to escape, she flees. With Hameon's guards in pursuit, she ducks into a dark tavern. The only hope has of saving herself from being recaptured is to join the company of a man.

Arrik Varkas Drakon is more than just a man. He is a Drakon lord. Half-dragon, half-man, his kind usually ignores the affairs of men. But from the moment Eartha steps into the bar, she intrigues him. Once he sees her face, he knows he must have her.

Arrik sweeps Eartha away from the danger, but it follows them into the mountains. When Hameon and his forces come to take her back, they discover that, above all, a dragon always guards and keeps his treasure.

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UNMASKING KELLY

It's Halloween night and a masquerade party is in full swing at Brannigan's Pub where Kelly Allen works as a waitress. But Kelly is not working tonight. Instead, she has donned a saloon girl's costume and has set out to seduce the man of her dreams, Liam Brannigan. She's been in love with her boss almost from the first, and tonight, hiding behind her costume and mask, she can keep her identity a secret as she attempts to seduce him into one long, hot night of pleasure.

Liam Brannigan is enthralled with the lady behind the mask. Sensual and mysterious, she is every man's fantasy and he wants her from the moment she saunters up to the bar. But she is much more than just a one night stand. Liam is determined to remove her mask and claim the lady as his very own. Can he convince her to reveal her identity or will she walk out of the bar and his life forever?

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ANASTASIA’S STYLE



Anastasia Style, owner of Hassle-free Holidays, is having anything but a hassle-free Valentine's Day. Her normally reliable car has a flat and she has a delivery to make for a last minute, lucrative client. And if that wasn't enough to make a woman crazy, she still has to make it to her lawyer's office in time to sign her divorce papers.

She just has to set the stage for her client's romantic evening and then she's off to her lawyer's office to officially end her marriage to Mason Style. Except her client has other ideas about how Anastasia will be spending her evening, and he has no intention of ever letting her go.

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JESSAMYN’S CHRISTMAS GIFT

It's Christmas Eve and Jessamyn Parker waits by the fireside in her boyfriend's house. She expects him home any minute after being away for three months on business. Clad only in a slinky teddy and sprawled beneath the Christmas tree, she plans to surprise him. But instead of her boyfriend, a complete stranger surprises her.

Caleb Morgan is the new sheriff, and unbeknownst to her, he is also the new owner of the house. Jessamyn flees back to her own home, determined to forget not only her boyfriend's betrayal, but also the heated desire that Caleb has sparked within her.

While Jessamyn is shocked by his appearance, Caleb is enthralled by her. But Jessamyn has had more than enough of men. Now, one year later, it's Christmas time again, and Jessamyn is still swearing off men. But Caleb has other ideas. The only thing he wants for Christmas is the same thing he wanted last year and didn't quite get — Jessamyn Parker under his tree.

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LADY’S MINSTREL

Alicia was barely a bride before her husband Reys left on Crusade, and she has waited six years for any word on his whereabouts. Without a strong lord, the castle is in a precarious position and it is only a matter of time until the king orders her to remarry or tries to take the keep by force.

When a mysterious hooded minstrel shows up at the castle, the man’s furtive actions lead Alicia to believe he is a spy. She confronts him—and discovers he is no stranger. Reys is scarred emotionally and physically by his years in a foreign prison. Now both are left wondering if there is a future for them or if the love they once shared is gone forever.

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TEMPTING TORI

Standing in the barn, looking out over his ranch, J.T. Courage knows there is nowhere else on earth he’d rather be. He has his brothers, a successful horse business and a new home on the land that’s belonged to his family for generations. The only thing missing is someone to share it all with. And he has just the woman in mind.

Victoria Abrams is leaving the man she loves. She can no longer pretend he will one day see her as more than a friend or housekeeper. But J.T. is not about to let the sexy woman who has tempted him for months with her lush body and beautiful face slip away without a fight.

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LASSOING LARA

Companion to Tempting Tori and Tracking Talia

Brody Courage wakes up after a night out with his brothers and finds himself naked and tied to his bed with no idea how he’s gotten there. Just when he thinks he’s going to have to rip apart the headboard to get himself loose, he hears someone entering the house. He thinks it’s one of his brothers and calls out for help, but it’s Lara Jacobs, his childhood friend and neighbor.

He’s humiliated to have to ask her help and swears her to secrecy. She’s quiet and pale and leaves after releasing only one arm. When Brody finally gets himself out of bed, he finds a pair of red lace panties stuck near the footboard—a perfect match for the red bra he’d glimpsed Lara wearing when she bent over to untie him. It’s then his memories of the night before start to flood back. He spent one hell of a night in bed with his neighbor.

Now he wants another. One he can remember. But there’s the little problem of Lara avoiding him…

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TACKING TALIA

Companion to Tempting Tori and Lassoing Lara.

Marshall Courage is lucky to be alive after the last mission for the clandestine government agency he worked for went sour. He’s recovered from his life-threatening wounds and is living on the family ranch, but he’s never gotten over his fellow operative and lover, Talia Koslov.

It’s been eight long months since Talia’s seen Marshall and she’s missed him every single moment. Now all she has to do is convince him she didn’t willingly abandon him after he was injured. She wants forever, and is willing to do whatever it takes to convince him their love is real.

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DEBT OF HONOR



“One night in my bed.”

That’s what Derek Montague wants from Kaitlyn Jacobs in order to pay off the debt her younger brother owes. Now she has a choice to make.

Derek’s wanted the standoffish Kaitlyn for years. Using her brother’s debt as an excuse to get closer to her, he gives her one option if she wants to settle it—spend one night in his bed. He expects her to throw the offer back in his face but she agrees.

After one long, hot night of loving, Kaitlyn discovers everything is not what it seems. She’s not sure if Derek has made a fool of her or if this debt of honor could be something more.

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Wednesday, June 11, 2014

4 Stars for Debt of Honor

DEBT OF HONOR, my Ellora's Cave western Quickie, has received 4 stars from Long and Short Reviews.

"...if sexy cowboys, raunchy bedroom/shower scenes and happy ever afters are your thing, then you will likely thoroughly enjoy yourself in the pages of this book." ~Clover, LASR







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Tuesday, February 11, 2014

Tuesday Teaser: Anastasia's Style

The Tuesday Teaser this week comes from ANASTASIA'S STYLE, my Ellora's Cave Valentine Vixens Quickie! Right now, this book is available for only 99 cents from Ellora's Cave.



TEASER:



“Mason,” she groaned.

He glanced up at her with a sexy grin on his face. “What?”

Picking up a pillow, she covered her face with it and screamed with frustration. When she heard his low chuckle, she gripped the pillow tight and whacked him in the head with it. Grabbing her hand, he tore her makeshift weapon from her fingers and tossed it to the floor.

Then he pounced.

He tickled her waist, which wasn’t fair when she thought about it. He knew how ticklish she was there. They rolled around the huge king-sized bed until she was breathlessly begging for mercy. Mason laughed, gripped both of her hands in one of his and raised them over her head. His legs had hers trapped between them and the bulk of his body held her captive. “You know you can’t rush an artist when he’s working.” He nibbled the line of her jaw.

“So you’re an artist now, are you?”

He released his hold on her and levered himself up on his forearms. His expression was serious as he gazed down at her. “Maybe. Maybe not. But you’re definitely a work of art.”

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Wednesday, February 05, 2014

Top Pick for Debt of Honor



DEBT OF HONOR has received a Top Pick from Night Owl Romance! 




 "Guilty Pleasure Alert! It's a tried and true formula and one of my favorites; bribery. Now this story isn't reinventing the romantic wheel, as it were. But the chemistry between Derek and Kait is smokin' hot and has been bubbling for years...A short but satisfying read." ~Chris, Night Owl Reviews 


Friday, January 31, 2014

Debt of Honor Best Seller at ARe

Thank you for making DEBT OF HONOR, my new Ellora's Cave western Quickie, a Best Seller over at All Romance eBooks!





BLURB:


“One night in my bed.”

That’s what Derek Montague wants from Kaitlyn Jacobs in order to pay off the debt her younger brother owes. Now she has a choice to make.

Derek’s wanted the standoffish Kaitlyn for years. Using her brother’s debt as an excuse to get closer to her, he gives her one option if she wants to settle it—spend one night in his bed. He expects her to throw the offer back in his face, but she agrees.

After one long, hot night of loving, Kaitlyn discovers everything is not what it seems. She’s not sure if Derek has made a fool of her or if this debt of honor could be something more.

A Romantica® western erotic romance from Ellora’s Cave


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Friday, January 17, 2014

Debt of Honor out Today!

DEBT OF HONOR, my new Ellora's Cave western Quickie is available TODAY!



BLURB:


“One night in my bed.”

That’s what Derek Montague wants from Kaitlyn Jacobs in order to pay off the debt her younger brother owes. Now she has a choice to make.

Derek’s wanted the standoffish Kaitlyn for years. Using her brother’s debt as an excuse to get closer to her, he gives her one option if she wants to settle it—spend one night in his bed. He expects her to throw the offer back in his face, but she agrees.

After one long, hot night of loving, Kaitlyn discovers everything is not what it seems. She’s not sure if Derek has made a fool of her or if this debt of honor could be something more.

A Romantica® western erotic romance from Ellora’s Cave


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Friday, January 10, 2014

Debt of Honor--Hot New Cover!

Check out the cover for DEBT OF HONOR, my new Ellora's Cave Quickie coming on January 17th!




BLURB:


“One night in my bed.”

That’s what Derek Montague wants from Kaitlyn Jacobs in order to pay off the debt her younger brother owes. Now she has a choice to make.


Derek’s wanted the standoffish Kaitlyn for years. Using her brother’s debt as an excuse to get closer to her, he gives her one option if she wants to settle it—spend one night in his bed. He expects her to throw the offer back in his face, but she agrees.


After one long, hot night of loving, Kaitlyn discovers everything is not what it seems. She’s not sure if Derek has made a fool of her or if this debt of honor could be something more.


A Romantica® western erotic romance from Ellora’s Cave


Tuesday, December 17, 2013

New EC Quickie Coming in January!

I just found out that my Ellora's Cave western Quickie DEBT OF HONOR will be released on January 17th!

Watch for a cover coming soon!


BLURB:

“One night in my bed.”

That’s what Derek Montague wants from Kaitlyn Jacobs in order to pay off the debt her younger brother owes. Now she has a choice to make.

Derek’s wanted the standoffish Kaitlyn for years. Using her brother’s debt as an excuse to get closer to her, he gives her one option if she wants to settle it—spend one night in his bed. He expects her to throw the offer back in his face, but she agrees.

After one long, hot night of loving, Kaitlyn discovers everything is not what it seems. She’s not sure if Derek has made a fool of her or if this debt of honor could be something more.

A Romantica® western erotic romance from Ellora’s Cave

Monday, December 16, 2013

Christmas Quickie only 99 cents!

We're all so busy this time of year. There are halls to be decked, food to be prepared and presents to buy. Then there are all the social obligations, Christmas pageants and the like to schedule in. There's not much time for reading.

But there's always time for a Quickie. No, not that kind of quickie. (Although that's not a bad idea either.) But a quick read. Something you can pick up and read in one sitting while you're relaxing after a hard day of work or shopping.
 
Right now, JESSAMYN'S CHRISTMAS GIFT is only 99 cents at Amazon and Ellora's Cave. Be sure to treat yourself this EC Christmas Quickie.



BLURB:

It's Christmas Eve and Jessamyn Parker waits by the fireside in her boyfriend's house. She expects him home any minute after being away for three months on business. Clad only in a slinky teddy and sprawled beneath the Christmas tree, she plans to surprise him. But instead of her boyfriend, a complete stranger surprises her.

Caleb Morgan is the new sheriff, and unbeknownst to her, he is also the new owner of the house. Jessamyn flees back to her own home, determined to forget not only her boyfriend's betrayal, but also the heated desire that Caleb has sparked within her.While Jessamyn is shocked by his appearance, Caleb is enthralled by her. But Jessamyn has had more than enough of men.

Now, one year later, it's Christmas time again, and Jessamyn is still swearing off men. But Caleb has other ideas. The only thing he wants for Christmas is the same thing he wanted last year and didn't quite get — Jessamyn Parker under his tree.

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Tuesday, December 03, 2013

Tuesday Teaser: Jessamyn's Christmas Gift

The Tuesday Teaser this week comes from my Christmas Quickie  JESSAMYN'S CHRISTMAS GIFT. All Caleb Morgan wants for Christmas this year is Jessamyn Parker.

You can buy it on Amazon right now for only $1.49.



TEASER:

Gathering her courage, Jessamyn cleared her throat. “I’m in here. Come and get your Christmas present.”

The footsteps stopped at the sound of her voice and then she heard them moving closer. Her eyes were glued on the entranceway, which was surrounded by greenery and white twinkling lights. He moved into the light and every cell of her body went on alert.

Her gaze moved slowly upward, over a pair of faded jeans that molded to strong legs. A blue flannel shirt was tucked in, emphasizing a lean waist. His shoulders were wide, straining at the seams of his shirt as he fisted his hands at his waist. Hair the color of mahogany fell carelessly across his forehead. His face wasn’t handsome, so much as strong. His nose was prominent, his lips thin, and his jaw was shadowed with stubble.

But it was his eyes that pinned her to the spot. Amber, they seemed to glow as they watched her. The eyes of a predator. He was a prime male standing in front of her, studying her almost-naked form.

Her nipples tightened, pushing against the thin fabric and Jessamyn knew he could see them in the firelight when his eyes lingered there. She moved her legs restlessly as the ache between her thighs grew. Cream flowed, dampening the thin piece of satin between her legs. Every hair on her body was standing on end as her entire being clamored its need for this man.

There was only one slight problem. He wasn’t Bennett.


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Tuesday, November 26, 2013

Tuesday Teaser: Tempting Tori

This week the Tuesday Teaser comes from my Ellora's Cave Quickie TEMPTING TORI. This is the first book about the Courage brothers of Texas. The other two are Lassoing Lara and Tracking Talia.


TEASER:

“I thought you liked it here.”

She could hear the anger in his voice, but more than that, she could hear the underlying hurt. Tori felt as if a knife was twisting in her heart. “I do like it here.” That was an understatement. She loved it here.

“Then you’ll stay.” It wasn’t a question, but a statement. She felt her lips turn up in a genuine smile. That was just like J. T. to figure everything was settled because he said it was so. He was stubborn and mule-headed at times, but she loved him in spite of it, or maybe even because of it. It was his stubbornness that had enabled him to take the successful ranch his parents had left him and his brothers and make it even more profitable.

“No.” She rubbed her hands up and down her arms, suddenly chilled in spite of the heat. “I can’t stay.”

J. T. strode toward her, not stopping until the toes of his boots touched the tops of her sneakers. He was a good six inches taller than her, but was so much broader that he made her feel small. Her stomach fluttered, but it wasn’t with fear.


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Tuesday, October 29, 2013

Tuesday Halloween Teaser: Unmasking Kelly

Halloween is only days away! If you're looking for a quick, hot Halloween read, then UNMASKING KELLY is the book for you.



BLURB:

It’s Halloween night and a masquerade party is in full swing at Brannigan’s Pub where Kelly Allen works as a waitress. But Kelly is not working tonight. Instead, she has donned a saloon girl’s costume and has set out to seduce the man of her dreams, Liam Brannigan. She’s been in love with her boss almost from the first, and tonight, hiding behind her costume and mask, she can keep her identity a secret as she attempts to seduce him into one long, hot night of pleasure.

Liam Brannigan is enthralled with the lady behind the mask. Sensual and mysterious, she is every man’s fantasy and he wants her from the moment she saunters up to the bar. But she is much more than just a one night stand. Liam is determined to remove her mask and claim the lady as his very own. Can he convince her to reveal her identity or will she walk out of the bar and his life forever?


TEASER:

Liam worked his way down the bar, serving up tall, cold mugs of beer and mixing drinks until he finally reached her far corner. “Welcome to Brannigan’s, pretty lady. What can I get you?” His smooth, deep tones rolled across her skin like a caress. He stood in front of her with his hands on his hips and a twinkle in those deep blue eyes. His shirt was open at the top, emphasizing the strong column of his neck and offering her a tantalizing glimpse of his impressive chest. Really, the man was too sexy to be let out amongst the regular population.

She frowned when she realized he was staring at her. Glancing down, she had a quick peek at her cleavage to make sure she hadn’t fallen out of the bustier. It was close. Her breasts swelled against the lace trim, but her nipples were still covered. Barely.

Her head jerked up when she felt his fingers beneath her chin. But instead of releasing her, his hand cupped her jaw and he leaned closer. For a moment she thought he might kiss her. Her lips parted in anticipation. His breath was warm on her moist mouth. He was close. So very close.

“What can I get you?” His voice was so soft and seductive it took a few seconds for her to process the meaning of his words. She jerked her head back in embarrassment, her cheeks heating. While she’d been all but undressing the man with her eyes, he’d been waiting for her to order.

“White wine, please.” Her tone was briskly matter-of-fact and Kelly wanted to bang her head against the bar in frustration. She wasn’t supposed to use her regular voice. She’d practiced lowering her voice and speaking more slowly and sensually.
 
But Liam had turned away to fill her drink order, giving no indication that he recognized her. Good. All wasn’t lost. She could do this. She knew she could. When he placed her glass on the bar in front of her, she smiled at him. “Thank you, handsome.” This time, her voice was mellow with a come-hither tone.
He smiled his pirate’s grin. “You’re welcome. You here with anyone?”
This was it. This was her chance. Trying not to seem too eager, she picked up her glass and took a long sip. Lowering the glass back to the bar, she licked her lips, allowing her tongue to stroke across first the upper and then the lower lip. His eyes tracked every movement of her tongue.
Was it just her or was the room getting hotter? Her costume suddenly seemed incredibly tight and she struggled to breathe. 


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Tuesday, June 25, 2013

Tuesday Teaser: Lady's Minstrel

The Tuesday Teaser this week is from my Ellora's Cave Quickie LADY'S MINSTREL. This is a short, sexy Medieval tale of Alicia and Reys, of love lost and found again.



TEASER:

His lips turned up in a gentle smile and she stilled, the cup still pressed to her lips. He was devastatingly handsome when he smiled. And she was ordinary. Where he was as fierce as his namesake, she was a small wren with brown hair and brown eyes. She wasn’t tall and willowy, but short and rounded. Her skin was her best feature as it was smooth and unmarred by blemishes. Still, she had to wonder if he was disappointed by the way she looked.

Her nerves came back full force and he didn’t help matters when he turned and walked around to the other side of the bed, tugging off his tunic as he went. He removed a knife from the sheath at his waist and placed it on a table beside the bed. Then he pulled off his boots and the rest of his clothing.

She closed her eyes, half afraid to watch. But curiosity got the better of her and she peeked.  Naked, he appeared even larger than when he was fully clothed. His legs were as thick as tree trunks, his arms heavily roped with muscle. His chest was broad and lightly furred. Her gaze dropped, following the thin line of hair that bisected his stomach.